Sirus' Note: Yep, I've decided. I'm going to continue this from a oneshot into a series. I have a full story idea for it and everything, plot, relationship progress, angst (one again courtesy of Kryalla Orchid's amazing fanfictions) and possibly some steamy stuff akin to my usual fanfictions. Let's go!

P.S. I completely forgot to mention this last time, but I had all but forgotten how Trouble in Tokyo ends... So this completely ignores Trouble in Tokyo. Sorry about that guys!

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Robin sat on the rim of his bed, lost in his thoughts. He was torn... depressed... terrified. And horribly in love with the woman who was asleep beside him.

Last night... It had truly been wonderful. Awkward as hell, but... What they had shared, what they had done, it was incredible! That se-

No, this wasn't right. He had a night of weakness. He couldn't have that, ever. It was programmed into him. This was something their enemies could manipulate, they could use it to target them and hurt all of them. Hurt her to hurt him.

But damn, last night... That se-

Robin's hands shot to his head, gripping his hair tightly as he fought his own desires and fears. He hated this. Hated this life. Sometimes he truly wished he wasn't a super hero. He wished he could be normal, so he wouldn't have these fears...

But if he wasn't, he never would have met Starfire. The girl he loved more than anything... The girl he couldn't risk getting hurt.

The boy wonder finally shook his head roughly and stood. He stretched for a moment then threw on some clothes; both of them were still stark naked from their little experience the previous night... and early morning.

A white tee shirt and thick boxers and Robin was heading for the ops center, hardly surprised to see Raven floating in front of the window. The empath had yet to change her morning ritual, her legs crossed and her cloak draped behind her, several objects in the room shifting with each word of her incantation.

He was surprised however when she stopped and turned to him, her eyes curiously watching his movements. Both of them locked eyes, both stopped all actions, waiting for the other to make a move.

Finally Raven breathed a sigh, "Unusual to see you up this early." she smirked when the boy wonder shifted nervously and glanced at her still piping hot tea kettle, "Especially after the night you just had, I would have been surprised to see you up before noon."

Robin sighed before pouring himself a cup of tea before turning to a now shocked Raven, "Sorry... just got a lot on my mind."

"You do know that's Earl Grey, right?"

Robin smiled weakly, "Strong stuff. Bitter. Wakes up the mind."

"What's got you tied in such a knot? I figured after last night, you'd be happy." Not that he wasn't. Raven could sense every emotion flowing from him. He was happy, but he was... a whole mix of other emotions, swirling around like a tornado.

"It's just... Agh, I don't know... I'm just... scared, Raven. I'm scared out of my mind. I don't know if Starfire and I being together is a good idea... I want to believe it is, but I just..." He placed a hand to his head and clenched his eyes shut, trying to settle his thoughts. This was so far out of his persona that it was making him even more terrified. Bruce would be having a field day if he saw him acting like this...

"Robin, you're better than this. You're our leader; you shouldn't have a problem with this. You've faced hordes of monsters and villains; you've defeated Slade and the Brotherhood of Evil. How is this going to be a challenge?"

"That's just it, Rae... I don't want her to get hurt. I don't want to give those bastards someone to use against me." Robin glanced at the steaming tea in his hand for a moment then continued, "As much as I want to say I can... As much as I want to know I can be there at all times to protect her, I know I can't. Our relationship will turn against her. I can't always save her from trouble, I-"

"Richard John Grayson!"

Robin was immediately snapped out of his near-trance. Raven only used his full name when she was pissed. Really pissed. Four eyed demon spawn pissed. Had he really been that out of shape for her to get this mad at him?

"Drink your tea, and not another word, got it!?" Raven snapped, walking toward her friend as she continued, "You're not the only one protecting her. We're all here, watching her and everyone else's back. We're family, and you are the head of the family, there's no doubt about that!" She stopped just short of him, glaring deep into his blue eyes.

"But..."

"Don't you 'but' me! You're the one who hates it when people say that. Snap out of it, idiot. If you don't, the whole family will fall apart just because you can't get your head out of your ass."

Robin stared down into his tea for a moment. She was right. Completely right about all of this. But... there was one other fear he had that she hadn't quelled with that outburst. "What about him?"

Raven's look softened. "You mean that new guy, right?"

"Beast Tamer. That bastard has hit us hard every time he shows up... using those mutated hellspawn of his."

She could see the shimmer in his eyes, the look he always had when he was locked up in thought. "I know how you feel about him Robin. We've all seen it, and discussed it. He's targeted you before us every time. But we've always stopped him, so what's the problem?"

"Starfire is an alien, Raven..."

The fact he even used the word alien in the same sentence as Starfire's name was sign enough that this was serious to him. "And...?"

"You've seen it. The look of horror in her eyes whenever we fight a humanoid mutant created by him. She recognizes the species it once was. What if he goes for her next? Tries to use her? Tries to mimic the Psions-"

"Richard!" the empath grabbed her brother by the shoulders, nearly knocking the tea out of his hands, "We won't let that happen. Got that?" Her eyes were glowing red. She had had enough of this talk, "He's not the same. He's not as powerful as them. He's not getting ahold of her. Stop doubting yourself, drink that tea, and by Azar if she wakes up without you beside her I will put you in your own personal circle of Hell, got that?"

He stared into her blood red eyes, feeling every emotion she was pouring out. For her to be going all out like this... she knew he needed that support. And it always worked. He looked down to the tea, took a deep breath, and then took a long sip, draining the cup before slamming it on the counter. When he locked eyes with her again, she was back to normal, smiling mirthlessly.

"So? How is it?" Raven said, tilting her head with sadistic glee. She had wanted to see his reaction to the tea since the start.

"I'll tell you when my teeth stop vibrating of their own accord." Robin choked out before pursing his lips, locking his mouth to avoid any further involuntary movement.

"That's what I thought." She chirped before turning. She strode over to the door leading towards the men's quarters, "Now get back to her, before I throw you in there myself."

Robin walked to her side and stared at the door, then her, "You know, you've been acting a lot different since yesterday... You sure that you're alright yourself, Raven?"

"Have to look out for my sister, don't I?" Raven nodded to him.

Robin smiled at this. She had always changed personality-wise when it came to helping the team. She'd make a good psychologist someday... "And if I decide I want some more tea?"

Raven smiled again, morphing her powers to form a giant hammer beside her, causing various painful memories of Harley Quinn and her hammer to surface from his psyche. She couldn't contain a laugh as Robin comically disappeared down the hall, dust cloud and everything.

Once at his door, Robin took a moment to himself. The tea hadn't woken him up like he had planned. He was still tired, and now that his emotions weren't spiraling out of control nearly as badly he knew he could fall back to sleep. A deep breath and he was back in his room.

Starfire was passed out on his bed, one of his pillows locked in her arms. She must have been looking for him in her sleep. He removed his shirt, lifted himself over the foot of the bed and gently laid down next to her, chuckling under his breath when she immediately abandoned the pillow to grab onto him, pulling herself closer to him.

He stared into her sleeping face; she was gorgeous. He hated himself for waiting so long for this... They could have been a happy couple much sooner, but he could never break himself from his training. He could never find a way past his life with Bruce, beating it into his mind that he can't date...

Fuck Bruce. Fuck him with the Penguin's cigar. This is what he wanted. This is what made him happy... Having Starfire with him, in his arms. He moved in close and kissed her forehead gently, then pulled back when she shifted. Those gorgeous eyes opened, shining green orbs already gleaming with happiness as she awaited his greeting. "Good morning, beautiful" Robin said cheekily.

Starfire giggled cutely before fluttering her eyelashes, "Good morrow, my love."

Love? Robin's eyes widened, as did his smile. Neither had exchanged that last night, much to his own surprise... And now she said... She said..!

"It's still pretty early... You ready to wake up?" He asked as he nuzzled her, smiling even more when she giggled and cuddled even closer, tightening her grip on him.

"Does this answer the question, my love?"

"More than you could know." Robin snickered as he locked one arm behind her back and another cradled her head. He couldn't stop blushing. Her bare breasts were pressed firmly against his chest. Far too many thoughts were going through his head now... Could he really sleep? Definitely... this was just too comfortable... Too...

And he was out.

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Tofu was downed noisily as Beast Boy finished his lunch, then turned and looked toward the girl lounging on the couch. She always had such a dark look, seldom smiling when things weren't booming around her or beckoning her to do so. Yet when she read, when things were calm, she smiled. A beautiful, wonderful smile that just tugged at his heart in all the best ways.

He just didn't know how to approach her. He had no idea what he could possibly say, possibly do. He just wasn't that kind of guy. He had always socialized with her by being a comic, being a character. It was just who he was. Right now... he just didn't know.

His thoughts were interrupted when the Ops door opened, Raven, Cyborg and his head all snapped to stare at a disheveled looking Starfire... Or, more like all too peaceful Starfire.

"Good morrow, friends!" She chirped ever so happily before noticing their stares, "Is something the matter?"

Cyborg took the honors, "Had a little too much fun last night, huh fly girl?" he said, barely containing his laughter.

"Oh, yes! It was most wonderful! I have never been as happy as I was last night and this morning!"

Beast Boy buckled at that, "This morning?! Then too?!" he fell off his chair in a fit of hysterical laughter.

"I know Tamaranians are descended from felines, but rabbits too!?" Cyborg shouted in glee, following Beast Boy to the ground before both were silenced by Raven's newfound favorite magic shape: Hammers.

Starfire looked to Raven, "Friend Raven, what has given them the giggles of fits?" She tilted her head curiously as Raven pointed to her hair and gripped her cloak, making it look jumbled and wrinkled. Then it hit her. Starfire stood straight, a blush erupting across her cheeks. In a flurry of movements she ran her hands through her hair, straightening it as best as she could, readjusted her top and flattened her skirt.

Raven couldn't sustain her own giggle at this display before finally speaking, "You alright, Starfire?" the Tamaranian girl nodded quickly, her blush still prominent, "If you're wondering where the boy wonder is, he's in the training room."

Starfire locked eyes with her friend, "The training room? Why would he... He only goes there when he's angry..."

Raven shook her head before lying back down on the couch, "Normally, yes. But this time I think he's just finding a way to keep his happiness at bay without having to wake you up. He said you were just too cute to wake up when he came in earlier."

Starfire squealed happily before disappearing through another door. Beast Boy's head shot up from behind the counter, "Hey, Robin never said that-" He was immediately silenced by another hammer.

Raven snickered as she resumed her reading. She was beginning to like this hammer, perhaps a little too much.

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She skidded to a halt in front of the training room, her green eyes glittering in wonder immediately as she looked inside. Robin was always wondrous to view when he was fighting, always so fluid, so precise...

But when he had a smile on his face, not maniacal, but a true, happy, enjoying smile... That was truly a sight to behold. She could see the happiness, both on his face and in his movements. Was he really using this as an outlet so that he could let her sleep?

She watched in amazement as Robin continued, pulling several moves he had been working on, finally ending with throwing his bo staff across the room, darting behind it quickly. The staff slammed into a training dummy, spun in the air then was grabbed by him and slammed into the ground as leverage as he leapt forward and delivered a flurry of kicks, finally ending with an axe kick. He was truly happy... And she knew why. It made her selfish even thinking that it was only her, but it was impossible to deny it.

The door slid open, and before he could even offer her a greeting Starfire flung herself onto him, grasping him in a hug and slamming her lips upon his, giggling cutely as he gripped her tightly and returned the kiss. This was everything both of them had dreamed of... Everything that they both had wanted since they had first met. Finally... Finally they were both-

Both of their stomach's gurgled loudly. Hungry.

The couple burst out of their kiss into fits of barely contained giggles and laughs. Neither had eaten since last night, and now it was afternoon. "I take it you are the hungry, Robin?" Starfire asked through her laughter.

Robin rubbed his eyes gently before nodding, barely able to keep his breath, "Yeah, and I'm guessing it's the same with you, Star?"

Both laughed with renewed vigor as she nodded cheekily.

It took a few moments but they both finally calmed down, a blush once again resuming upon their features before Robin finally stuttered, "So... We're both hungry... Want to go out to eat for a late lunch?"

He scratched behind his neck and smiled when Starfire's eyes lit up, "Oh that would be wondrous! When shall we be going?" She asked with glee.

Robin blinked then looked down at himself. He was still pretty doused in sweat from his workout, "Probably not for a little longer. I need a shower. Don't want to blow everyone away."

Starfire's eyelashes batted gently and she lowered her head, immediately bringing Robin's eyes to her. She had done that in the closet the previous day... It was what caused their wonderful night. This was going to be good, he could tell-

"Perhaps I should join you in the shower, Robin?"

He froze. Literally froze. Every thought, emotion, movement, everything about Robin, the boy wonder, froze on the spot. He stood there until finally he teetered over and collapsed on the ground, only bringing a giggle from Starfire as she hefted him up and took him back to his room, taking the blush and smirk on his face as an answer.

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Beast Boy and Cyborg both shot out of their skins as Raven began laughing hysterically. She had been tracking the new couple's emotions rather diligently, worried especially for Robin due to their talk earlier. The emotions he just displayed though... Nothing could hold back the boisterous laughter that spawned from those emotions.

Beast Boy went from staring at Raven to looking to Cyborg then immediately back, "What the heck's gotten ahold of you, Raven?"

She barely fought her laughter back and sat up, holding her now aching side. She chuckled one last time then coughed out, "If either of you knew what just went on in Robin's head right now... You would... would both-" She couldn't finish before she started laughing again.

Cyborg locked eyes with his best friend then shook his head and sighed, "Sometimes, Rae, your powers are freaky. End of discussion, freaky."

"Being able to tell what we're thinking and feeling in the tower definitely is freaky..."

There was silence again, but only for a moment. Raven's eyes widened and she blushed deeply when both Cyborg and Beast Boy shouted out "Able to tell feelings?!" All three immediately thought of what Robin and Starfire had done all night.

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He was still hardly able to maintain his posture. First Robin kissed Starfire... Then they had the most wonderful –if not incredibly awkward at the start- sex... And now he was getting dressed while his beautiful Tamaranian dried her hair on his bed, naked short of the second towel that covered her lower body.

"Did you enjoy the shower, Robin?" Starfire asked seductively. He could get used to her talking like that, no doubt there.

"Of course," he coughed, blushing madly, "I don't think I've ever enjoyed a shower more!"

Starfire stood, keeping the towel around her waist firmly as she walked up to him, embracing him in a tight hug, "I am glad..."

Her tone had dropped a tad. "You alright, Star...?"

She jolted then backed up, smiling through a blush of her own, "Yes, of course! I'm just... Happy... Robin, I'm happy. Beyond all the words, Earthen or Tamaranian..."

He smiled, and then resumed getting dressed. They would have all the time they needed to adjust. Even if something happened during their little outing, the rest of the team could easily handle it. Or, if all else failed, Raven could send the perpetrator into hell for a little bit until he and Starfire could assist.

As he finished buttoning his shirt, Robin turned to look at Starfire. She was just finishing with her clothing. Both had decided to keep it casual, Robin sporting a blue button up long sleeve shirt and black loose jeans, Starfire wearing a purple tank top and tight fitting black jeans. Both eyed each other hungrily before their eyes met, the two immediately blushing before bursting into laughter once again.

Robin took his girlfriend's hand and led her to his door, opening it only to find Beast Boy standing there, his face flushed and his eyes wide. Neither Robin nor Starfire knew what to say at his appearance, and when neither spoke, he took initiative. "Robin, bro, buddy, dude, can I... uh... Talk to you for a sec?"

Robin glanced to Starfire, who giggled cutely and nodded. She knew where everything was, and he'd taught her a few things when it came to the R-Cycle. She could get things ready while the boys talked.

Once she was clear out of earshot, Beast Boy blurted out loudly, "Dude, you gotta help me!"

Robin stared in shock, "Whoa, Beast Boy, slow down. What's wrong? What happened?"

"It's not what's happened, it's what's going to happen if I don't figure out what to do!"

His blush gave it all away. Robin smirked and leaned in teasingly, "It's Raven, isn't it?"

Beast Boy pursed his lips, his eyes shifting nervously.

Yep. Definitely Raven.

"Didn't you two have a fun time in the closet yesterday?"

Beast Boy nodded, "Yeah, but... she took initiative then. I don't know how to dude! I'm too comical, I can never get her at the right time!"

Robin's smile dulled. He wasn't too savvy on this topic either, but he at the least knew what Beast Boy was doing wrong. "The right time can be any time Beast Boy. You just need to try being more serious, more romantic. The time doesn't just... present itself to you out of thin air."

"Sure seemed to for you and Star last night"

"You all planned that and you know it."

"Oh... Yeah..." Beast Boy's head dropped, and his pointed ears followed suit.

With a sigh, Robin looked down the hall; Starfire was waiting for him, "Look, just try another method. Rather than trying to be funny, just try and relax, be calm, let the moment move on its own. And whatever you do, don't be a pervert. I can tell you now it always pisses her off when you act like one," he took off into a run down the hall, waving over his shoulder, "It'll work out BB! Just take it slow!"

And he was gone.

Beast Boy whimpered quietly for a moment before he straightened up. Robin was right... Right? Right?! He released a sigh then meandered down to Ops again, noting that Cyborg had left, and Raven was still contently reading her book on the couch. He moved toward the fridge, feeling hungry once again before freezing. Cyborg was gone. Raven was lying down reading. The moment. This moment was here...

A bit of thinking and Beast Boy smiled. He had it all planned now. He morphed into his kitten form, bounding over to Raven's side. He waited for her to glance at him before issuing his cutest mew, and then leapt gently onto her when she rolled her eyes and straightened her back.

He treaded gently, making sure not to press his paws where they weren't wanted, then snuggled himself into a furry mound, resting peacefully. It didn't take long for Raven to start stroking his ears gently, bringing forth an adorable purr with each movement. Part one complete, onto step two.

After a few minutes, Beast Boy stood up and stretched, and then took careful and gentle steps forward. The look on Raven's face when he nearly stepped on one of her breasts and barely stopped himself just about made him lose his focus on the plan. He wanted to crack a joke, say something funny, but it would screw everything up. He had to stay focused. Another careful step and he was face to kitten face with her.

She stared curiously at him, her violet eyes waiting eagerly to see what the little kitten was going to do next. He had already waited for her permission to leap up, avoided copping a free feel of her breasts, and now was just standing in front of her, as though waiting for something...

Beast Boy drew a breath. Step 2 complete... onto step 3. He leaned in and pressed his nose against hers, snickering lightly when she giggled. He loved it when she laughed, and it was all the more wonderful due to her seldom doing so. The fact that he had brought it out did even more wonders for his heart. That giggle was the cue he needed. He shifted, pressing his nose against her lips, much to her surprise, then immediately changed back to his human form, his legs on the ground, keeping his lips locked with hers while his right arm dove under her and the other grabbed her right hand, locking her in his embrace.

They stayed that way for a while. He had no idea if he had done this right. If she was just giving him time before she blew him to smithereens. He was terrified. Truly terrified, but he kept it down with the sheer happiness he felt in the kiss, and the pride in himself for actually pulling this elaborate stunt off.

Finally they broke apart, and much to his glee she was smiling, staring into his eyes. He had no words to speak, for the first time in his life he was truly speechless, and was more than happy when she decided to speak first.

"Well... That was unexpected," She giggled, "Wasn't expecting you to take initiative... couldn't hurt to do so again, you know."

"Hope you know that this dog is fully trained to fetch, Rae." He said with a grin, taking her hint to dive into another kiss.

Robin and Starfire could have their day out. He was more than content staying inside with Raven. After their kiss he morphed back into a kitten and rested himself on her stomach again, occasionally moving up to peck her on the nose before moving back to warm her tummy once more.

Oh yes, definitely content in here with his girl.

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Sirus: I just want this on the record. I can make a one hundred chapter fanfiction, with each chapter becoming more and more difficult to create, to keep focused on the plot, to keep RELEVANT... and I will still find the second chapter the hardest. I hate the second chapter. HATE. Too much pressure to keep the readers hooked... Sigh, but I digress. I owe a massive thanks to my buddy Logan (Madcatmk6 on deviant art) for beta reading this for me. Hell, he fixed a few problems too. If not for him, this wouldn't have been complete nearly as fast. I owe ya bro!

Also want to note that no, Beast Tamer is not someone from DC. Since I plan to make this an entire series, I made my own plot character. He's a villain that will appear and be self-explanatory on cue. I'll do my best to keep him to code with DC characters...